Hard starting my 1984 115hp Merc

[clumpsdad]

Hi<br /><br />Need some help, my 115hp merc starts up ok from cold and runs fine. When i move somewhere else and try to start it again it's really difficult and can take as long as 10 mins to get going again, it also can be a problem shifting (it sometimes dies when throttle is applied) but once its on the plane it runs fine. If i have to restart it a couple of times during a fishing trip it nearly drains the battery. Can any of you provide any assistance. Thanks in advance

 

[Laddies]

Re: Hard starting my 1984 115hp Merc

Sounds like dirty low speed jets or to lean but next time you restart warm pump the bulb to make sure the fuel pump check valves aren't leaking back--Bob

 

[clumpsdad]

Re: Hard starting my 1984 115hp Merc

Bob<br />Thanks for the advise, what do you mean by warm pump the bulb??<br /><br />Thanks<br />Arron

 

[LubeDude]

Re: Hard starting my 1984 115hp Merc

Originally posted by clumpsdad:<br /> Bob<br />Thanks for the advise, what do you mean by warm pump the bulb??<br /><br />Thanks<br />Arron

I think he left out a coma.<br /><br />Should have read. "Next time you start the engine warm, Pump the bulp and see if it is still firm". If it isnt, could be a fuel pump, primer bulb, or bad needle and seats. When was the last time you did a (Complete) carb rebuild?

 

[clumpsdad]

Re: Hard starting my 1984 115hp Merc

Thanks for the info and clarification

 

[Clams Canino]

Re: Hard starting my 1984 115hp Merc

You do know that you don't choke it to warm start - right?<br /><br />Ya, sounds like it might be time to clean those carbs and re-do the fuel pump. Also, if you don;t de-carb the motor it once a year - start.<br /><br />-W